Karen Sue (Lenox) Hostetler, age 65, a longtime Crystal, OK resident, was born on Friday, May 20, 1955, to Cloyd Van and Bonnie Marie (Dannells) Lenox, at Albia, IA. Karen passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Durant, OK.
She attended Oskaloosa and Grant Schools in Iowa and later attended Kiamichi VoTech and received her CNA certification. Karen worked many years at Wal Mart in Atoka and once she received her CNA certification she worked at Coalgate Hospital. Karen was raised Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed breeding and raising German Shepard Dogs, raising Mustang Horses, horseback riding, trail riding, raising cattle and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her companion, best friend and partner, Phillip Marsh of Crystal, OK; children, Tammy Trusty and husband Glenn of Russell, IA, Donnie Allison and wife Renee of Oskaloosa, OK, Bobbie Ceriotti and husband Jason of Atoka, OK, Stacey Wood and husband Matthew of Crystal, OK, Candy Hostetler and significant other Stuart Mobbs of Hollyridge, NC, Edwin "TC" Hostetler of Crystal, OK; sisters, Barbara Johnson of Oskaloosa, IA, Donna Tylkowski of Oskaloosa, IA, Cheryl Playle and husband Rodney of New Sharon, IA; brothers, Jerry Lenox and wife Donna of Oskaloosa, IA, Terry Lenox and wife Mary of Pella, IA; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and another due in a month; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Cloyd and Bonnie Marie (Dannells) Lenox; second husband, Wilbur Edwin Hostetler; sister, Linda Shappell.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 05:00 PM Friday, December 11th, 2020
PLACE OF SERVICES: Boehler Community Building, Boehler, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Family
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